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The Primrose

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Porch
Flat-screen TV
Interior detail
Food and drink
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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73 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore Path
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 10

Room 10

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11

Room 11

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 16

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 5

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 6

Room 6

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 8

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room 9

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Bar Harbor

At The Primrose you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bar Harbor Historical Society and Village Green. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a library and a terrace. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Bar Harbor B&B include Bar Harbor Whale Watching and Shore Path.
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What's nearby

  • Bar Harbor Historical Society - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Village Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shore Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor, ME (BGR-Bangor Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Primrose

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Primrose. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bar Harbor bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1878
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Primrose offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1878
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Primrose Bar Harbor
Primrose Inn
Primrose Inn Bar Harbor
Primrose Hotel Bar Harbor
Primrose Inn Bar Harbor, Maine
Primrose Inn
The Primrose Bar Harbor
The Primrose Bed & breakfast
The Primrose Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Primrose?

The Primrose offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Primrose?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Primrose on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$283.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Primrose?

Yep, The Primrose has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Primrose?

The closest beach to The Primrose is Sand Beach (6.8 km).

Does The Primrose serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers love the free full brekkie here! Available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Primrose?

No, The Primrose does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Primrose?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Primrose?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Primrose?

There is a golf course next to The Primrose.